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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateMT
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Sep
On the map
Map showing the location of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

About Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

This land is a place to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made here on June 25 and 26, 1876, when Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors fought against a deliberate attack by the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry, led by Lt. Col. George Custer, who sought to enforce policies that threatened their traditional way of life. How are the results of the battle felt in the West and Indigenous communities today?

When to go

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Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 56–82°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 62%3.8 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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